By: @312mrg | Photos/Video: John 'Nunu' ZomotAll of music is a whirling blender which incorporates elements of performers that swirl around each creator orbit.  Labels are always difficult, often times meaningless, but occasionally offer a window into how to process invdidual pieces of art.Paraphrasing from good ole wikipedia, Boogie is a term...

James Murhpy and crew returned to Chicago for the first time since a Lollapalooza appearance last year.While that visit saw the club and the festival field, the 2017 edition split the difference with three shows at the mid-sized Aragon Ballroom.  The crowds showed up, too, as the venue was tightly packed with eager fans....

Photos: John 'Nunu' ZomotAt age 77, there's little that Phil Lesh needs to prove.  And that's the genius of the Grateful Dead bassist, he doesn't fall comfortably into any narrative.  His very appeal lies in his ability to march to his own beat (bass lines?). So rather than try to recount the entirety...

By: Zach StoneForgive me... there are a lot of "Moon" bands out there.  I had Moon Taxi pegged for a brass band when I went to cover their October 13th show at Chicago's Concord Music Hall.And what they delivered was something wholly their own -- merging a chill, jammy rock vibe with...

By: John 'Nunu' ZomotIt's hard to avoid the concept of legacy when discussing Arlo Guthrie, so he has embraced the past and future of his family, by bringing along his children on his appropriately named Re-Generation Tour.The tour stopped in Chicago in early October for two nights at City Winery -- and Nunu was...

By: Zach StoneThievery Corporation combined spectacle, variety, and innovation in a show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom.The band showcased a ton of new music from their latest release The Temple of I & I.  For nearly every song, a new vocalist came out to perform -- including political hip-hop personality Mr.Lif and vocalists...

By: Howard GreenblattThey say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.  The Sons and Daughters of the Blues Jam at Buddy Guy's Legends on September 18 proved that old adage.Coming together to support prostate cancer education and awareness, the offspring of Blues legends are Blues Royalty in their own right.Hosted by Wayne...

By: Zach StoneThat's Nick Murphy.  You may also know him as "Chet Faker" but the Australian artist has boldly reverted back to his birth name.  These images were captured Friday night in Chicago at the Vic Theatre with a full band behind him.Taking the stage nearly an hour had elapsed...

Photos / Videos: John 'Nunu' ZomotThe sounds don't get much more joyful than the kind that come from Robert Randolph, and Evanston's SPACE was a perfect room to harness them.With Randolph his typically animated self, the already personable performer was up-close and with the crowd who soaked up a few choice covers along with...

Photos / Video: John 'Nunu' ZomotEddie Vedder grew up admiring The Who's Pete Townshend, and when he'd reached a certain level of notoriety, he leveraged his fame into mutual admiration.Luckily for us Chicagoans, we've been the host of a few of the pair's collaborations over the years, as the area has been home base for...